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blownb310 wrote:
I will probably put the twin carb 1608 back into my B210 and start all over from scratch with an '81 2-door B310 sedan that I have. That's the car I will be continuing my developement with for next year's record attempt. I don't mind modifying that one for this type of thing. I will be shooting for 70 mpg. Hopefully I can find an A12 or A13 over the winter as well.
Mike
Remember that the B310 is the largest & heaviest of the four 'B' bodied models, so you're pushing a headwind & dragging a load right from the start.
To be honest, if you want to get serious, & I mean really serious, then see if you can find one of those Canadian B10 [1000] two door sedans. There's a huge weight saving straight up & they are also physically smaller than any of the others.
Failing that, a 1200 which is still a bit heavier & wider. The B10 will respond exceptionally well to a 1200 engine [you call them A12's] which will pretty much bolt right in.
Use the round port A14 head [with suitable mods for rocker oiling] to get the water heating in the manifold & I still say a single 1-1/2" SU carb on an adapter.
Weight is always the silent killer in the fuel economy stakes & the B310 is your worst choice for that reason alone.
The 3.54 to 1 H150 diferential from some B310 models will fit into the H145 axle housing of the B10 & B110 models, preferably with a spacer & the lower weight will allow you to hang onto the higher gears for longer.
If you're going to build a car specifically for the purpose, then think about starting with the right foundations.
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